Welcome to KCKeboardImagePicker documentation!
In this guide, you will find all the information you need to successfully integrate and use KCKeboardImagePicker, an open-source library used for integrating image pickers into your iOS app. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced iOS developer, this documentation will provide you with step-by-step instructions, examples, and best practices to get you started quickly and efficiently.
Table of Contents
Installation
To use KCKeboardImagePicker in your iOS project, you have two options for installation:
Using CocoaPods
If you are familiar with CocoaPods, you can easily integrate KCKeboardImagePicker by following these steps:
- Open your Terminal and navigate to your project directory.
- Create a Podfile by running the command
pod init
. - Add the following line to your Podfile:
pod 'KCKeboardImagePicker'
- Save the Podfile and run
pod install
in your Terminal. - From now on, open the
.xcworkspace
file instead of the.xcodeproj
file for your project.
Manual Installation
If you prefer not to use CocoaPods, you can install KCKeboardImagePicker manually by following these steps:
- Download the latest release of KCKeboardImagePicker from the GitHub repository.
- Unzip the downloaded file.
- Drag and drop the
KCKeboardImagePicker
folder into your Xcode project. - Make sure to check the option “Copy items if needed” when adding the files.
- Build and run your project.
Usage
Once you have successfully installed KCKeboardImagePicker, you can start using it in your project by following these steps:
- Import the KCKeboardImagePicker module into your ViewController class.
- Create an instance of KCKeboardImagePicker and assign it to a property in your ViewController.
- Implement the necessary delegate methods to handle image selection events.
- Present the KCKeboardImagePicker instance when you want to show the image picker to the user.
Note: Make sure to request the necessary permissions in your app’s
Info.plist
file to access the user’s photo library.
Configuration
KCKeboardImagePicker provides several configuration options to customize its behavior. The following properties can be modified:
allowsMultipleSelection
: A boolean value to allow selecting multiple images at once.maximumSelections
: An integer value to set the maximum number of images that can be selected.showsEmptyAlbums
: A boolean value to display albums even if they are empty.preselectedAssets
: An array of PHAsset objects to preselect specific assets on image picker presentation.fetchOptions
: An instance of PHFetchOptions to filter the photo library contents.
Delegate
KCKeboardImagePicker uses a delegate pattern to handle image selection events. To receive callbacks for these events, your ViewController should conform to the KCKeboardImagePickerDelegate
protocol and implement the following methods:
imagePickerDidFinishPickingImages(assets: [PHAsset])
: Called when the user finishes selecting images.imagePickerDidCancel()
: Called when the user cancels the image picker.
Customization
KCKeboardImagePicker allows you to customize its appearance to match your app’s design. The following properties can be modified:
navigationBarTintColor
: The tint color of the navigation bar.navigationBarTitleColor
: The text color of the navigation bar title.navigationBarBackgroundColor
: The background color of the navigation bar.buttonTintColor
: The tint color of buttons.buttonTitleColor
: The text color of buttons.
Examples
Here are a few examples to help you understand how to use KCKeboardImagePicker in different scenarios:
Example 1: Simple Image Picker
In this example, we will show how to present a basic image picker and handle the selected images:
// Import the module
import KCKeboardImagePicker
class ViewController: UIViewController, KCKeboardImagePickerDelegate {
// Create an instance of KCKeboardImagePicker
var imagePicker: KCKeboardImagePicker!
override func viewDidLoad() {
super.viewDidLoad()
// Initialize the image picker with delegate
imagePicker = KCKeboardImagePicker(delegate: self)
}
// Present the image picker when a button is tapped
@IBAction func showImagePicker(_ sender: UIButton) {
self.present(imagePicker.imagePickerController, animated: true, completion: nil)
}
// Delegate method to handle selected images
func imagePickerDidFinishPickingImages(assets: [PHAsset]) {
// Handle the selected images
}
// Delegate method to handle cancellation
func imagePickerDidCancel() {
// Handle cancellation
}
}
Example 2: Customized Image Picker
In this example, we will demonstrate how to customize the appearance of the image picker:
// Import the module
import KCKeboardImagePicker
class ViewController: UIViewController, KCKeboardImagePickerDelegate {
// Create an instance of KCKeboardImagePicker
var imagePicker: KCKeboardImagePicker!
override func viewDidLoad() {
super.viewDidLoad()
// Initialize the image picker with delegate
imagePicker = KCKeboardImagePicker(delegate: self)
// Customize the appearance
imagePicker.navigationBarTintColor = .red
imagePicker.navigationBarTitleColor = .white
imagePicker.navigationBarBackgroundColor = .black
imagePicker.buttonTintColor = .blue
imagePicker.buttonTitleColor = .white
}
// ... Rest of the code ...
}
Troubleshooting
If you encounter any issues while using KCKeboardImagePicker, here are some common problems and their possible solutions:
- Problem: The image picker does not appear when presenting it.
- Solution: Make sure to present
imagePickerController
property of theKCKeboardImagePicker
instance. - Problem: Permission issues when accessing the photo library.
- Solution: Check and request necessary permissions in your app’s
Info.plist
file.
FAQs
Here are some frequently asked questions regarding KCKeboardImagePicker:
- Q: Can I select multiple images at once?
- A: Yes, you can enable
allowsMultipleSelection
property to select multiple images. - Q: Can I customize the appearance of the image picker?
- A: Yes, you can modify properties like
navigationBarTintColor
andbuttonTitleColor
to customize its appearance. - Q: How many images can be selected at once?
- A: You can set the maximum number of images that can be selected by using the
maximumSelections
property.
With the information provided in this document, you should now have a thorough understanding of how to use KCKeboardImagePicker in your iOS app. If you have any further questions, feel free to refer to the official GitHub repository or contact our support team for assistance. Happy coding!